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  1. J

    Hi, diagnosed about 6 years and about to start Victoza

    Thank you Liam, you were so right. Its easy and painless.
  2. J

    Victosa side effects

    Thank you Marvin, I too take Metformin and have always had problems with this until I went onto the SR version. I know Victoza works in the same way, perhaps I have to continue and see how it goes...
  3. J

    Metformin, my friend or enemy?

    I've been taking Metformin for 7 years. The first 2 years were hell with sickness, stomach disturbances and the runs. After that they changed it to the slow release version and I've been much better. Started off ever so slow with the dose. Eventually asked to see a consultant who sorted me...
  4. J

    Victosa side effects

    Hi All In the last 2 months I've been taken off Pioglitazone and started Victosa on 14 March. So far have lost 24lbs (probably because of the Pioglitazone as I put on 2.5 stone with this) and I feel really good. The Victoza has been a God send, my digestion has slowed and my bloods are so much...
  5. J

    Hi, diagnosed about 6 years and about to start Victoza

    Hi, seen dietician this week who is happy with my food diaries and says the food I eat isn't an issue. If I have bread it is low GI and I watch all carbs etc. I am not on a diet, I do not wish to diet but just eat healthily. I don't exercise much because of my asthma but have upped my walking. I...
  6. J

    Hi, diagnosed about 6 years and about to start Victoza

    Thank you for this. Your readings seem quite low for your HBA1C. My consultant said that the tablets I take have not worked really since 2011 but my Dr/Nurse never said a word to me despite being tested every year. Has my first foot check this month too
  7. J

    Hi, diagnosed about 6 years and about to start Victoza

    Hello Everyone. After 5 years of being on metformin MR (x2 per day), Pioglitizone, Ramipril, Aspirin, Glimiepiride, with Simvastatin at night I noticed my blood glucose creeping higher and higher. Diabetic Nurse said latest HBA1C was 86 rather than 65 - 70. Reluctantly referred me to...